Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading homecare provider as a Care Assistant in Peterlee, where you'll support individuals with personal care, companionship, and more. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for progression within the largest care organization in the UK. No experience necessary, and you can book interviews at your convenience!

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Paid training

Local work and paid mileage

Self-development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion & positive attitude.
• Dedicated & flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage medication and prepare meals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive Attitude

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Care Assistant at Comfort Call in Peterlee & Surrounding Areas (Part of CCH Group)!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a genuine impact in people's lives? Join Comfort Call (CCH Group), the countries leading homecare provider where you'll be valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional care. We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, and fantastic opportunities for career growth. We truly are people first. If you're ready to be part of a team that truly cares, we want to hear from you!

Shifts available:Full Time & Part Time Hours Available

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training – online and face to face
• Self-development – progression opportunities
• Access to our in-house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• No experience necessary
• Book an interview at a time and date to suit you!

Job Description

The kind of things you may help with?

• Companionship– being a friendly face & preventing loneliness.
• Personal Care– all aspects of personal hygiene and personal care.
• Medication– collecting prescriptions & providing reminders as well as administering medication.
• Mealtimes– preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping– keeping their home just the way they like it.
• Mobility– help with getting around.

Qualifications

What you’ll need?

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.